Aircraft Maintenance

THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) EVENT, non-electronic and E-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted no later than the date and time called for in the 'Finish Time' in the Event Details. The purpose of this RFP is to accept offers and contract with vendors to provide aircraft maintenance services for State of Minnesota owned and operated airplanes, helicopters and engines. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Public Safety and Minnesota Department of Transportation has a need for aircraft maintenance services that may be required on a scheduled or as needed basis, including avionics support and engine overhaul. All vendors must be in strict compliance with all FAA regulations and state and local laws and regulations. Minnesota service delivery locations include: Aitkin, Bemidji, Blaine, Brainerd, Duluth, Eden Prairie, Faribault, Grand Rapids, Le Sueur, Mankato, and St. Paul. Locate and download all solicitation documents which includes the Solicitation Content, Solicitation Attachments, Sample Contract and Exhibit D: Price Schedule. The Aircraft Inventory Listing is included in the Sample Contract as Exhibit E. Questions must be submitted to jeffrey.combs@state.mn.us by the October 27, 2026, 3PM CT, deadline for submitting questions. If you are having issues locating or downloading the solicitation documents or submitting your response, call the HELP LINE at 651-201-8100, Option 1, Option 1. \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018760** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows "Unknown", then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.